We-CTV 2014/15 Introductory Pack

We-CTV 2014/15
Introductory Pack

Introduction
Welcome to the We-CTV competition!

What is We-CTV?

As part of the No Knives Better Lives initiative, the Scottish Youth Parliament created
We-CTV, an interactive competition which allows young people to explore the issue of
interpersonal violence through creative media.

No Knives Better Lives is a Scottish Government funded initiative which works with
local organisations to provide information and support on knife crime and the dangers
of carrying a knife. The initiative aims to raise awareness of the consequences of
carrying a knife, and provides information on local activities and opportunities for
young people.

A project where young people envisaged and delivered solutions to the problem of
knife crime, including teaching their peers, was created, in line with the youth-led
ethos of the Scottish Youth Parliament.

In previous years, young film makers created short videos to discourage their peers
from carrying a knife. Groups from around Scotland were asked to submit a story
board explaining their ideas for a film and the top groups were selected to enter the
national competition.

The Scottish Youth Parliament hosted a National Production Day for the participants
on how to develop their creative ideas and produce powerful films. Experts in video
production, as well as knife crime and violence, attended to offer advice and support
to entrants.

Once all the ideas and inspiration from the production day were converted into films,
the completed videos were hosted online and the public were invited to select their
favourites. The winning films were announced at an awards ceremony.

We-CTV 2014/15
This year, We-CTV is bigger and better than ever! Entrants will be able to produce an
anti-violence creative item from three categories: Art, Literature and Multimedia.
This can be aimed at discouraging knife crime, but can also focus on other forms of
interpersonal violence.

How can I get involved?
This document provides all the details you need to register your interest in entering
We-CTV. It covers:
   The structure and stages of the competition
   Support available
   How your organisation can get involved

The Scottish Youth Parliament team are also available to answer any questions or
provide any support you may require.

Jenny Mouncer
Projects Team, Scottish Youth Parliament
June 2014
Jenny.m@syp.org.uk

Structure of the Competition
The We-CTV competition will be open to any school and/or youth group and
organisations will support their entrants to enter the competition. Support will also
be available from local Members of the Scottish Youth Parliament, We-CTV Champions
and the Scottish Youth Parliament staff.

Who are my local MSYPs and We-CTV Champions?
There are Members of the Scottish Youth Parliament (MSYPs) representing every area
of Scotland and they are directly elected by the young people of Scotland to
represent them.

The We-CTV Champions are a group of MSYPs working specifically on the We-CTV
competition. They are experts on the competition, who can work directly with
entrants in your organisation, and provide peer-to-peer support.

You can invite your local We-CTV Champion to attend your school or youth group via
the Scottish Youth Parliament Youth Engagement Team, whose details are provided in
the Contacts Section of this document.

Teams and Groups
Teams will be made up of up to five 11-18 year olds across Scotland. Individual entries
can also be submitted in some categories.

The task will be for the group to produce a ‘creative item’ that would discourage
their peers from ‘interpersonal violence’.

Creative Items - Categories
The creative items will fall under three categories:
 Art
 Literary
 Multimedia

Sessions on Interpersonal Violence

This year, We-CTV will be looking at a range of interpersonal violence. Groups will be
able to explore the following issues via introductory sessions.

                               Interpersonal Violence
       Youth Violence            Relationship Abuse                   Bullying
    Sectarianism              Physical abuse                 Peer to peer
    Gang Violence             Verbal abuse                   Cyber bullying
    Knife Crime               Emotional abuse                Sexting
                               Psychological abuse
                               Financial abuse

Groups can then choose what topic they want to explore in their creative item.

The Scottish Youth Parliament Youth Engagement team can be booked to run an
introductory session. This will include:
 A brief introduction to the competition
 Exploration of forms of interpersonal violence and its effect on the community

Alternatively, a session plan will be available which you can adapt to suit your session
or lesson plans.

The We-CTV Champions can also be invited to run a session on the competition, which
explores how young people can deliver solutions and help prevent violence in their
community. They can come and work with the young people in your groups to discuss
the stages of the competition and why entering is a valuable experience.

The We-CTV Champions and the Scottish Youth Parliament Youth Engagement Team
will be available throughout the competition to support your groups as they complete
their submissions.

Stages of the Competition

The stages of the competition and key dates are:
 Expression of Interest - 1                   Group leaders register their interest
                                               in participating in the competition
                                               with the Scottish Youth Parliament
                                              Deadline – 31st August 2014
 Expression of Interest – 2                   Groups host sessions on the
                                               competition, including:
                                                  o Information on interpersonal
                                                      violence
                                                  o Introduction to the creative
                                                      elements of the competition
                                                      (with support from We-CTV
                                                      Champions)
                                              Groups submit an “Expression of
                                               Interest” creative item to the
                                               Scottish Youth Parliament by the 31st
                                               October 2014
                                              Please see Appendix A for the
                                               entries required for each stage of
                                               the competition
                                              The “Expression of Interest” creative
                                               items will be judged by a panel of
                                               experts
                                              The judging panel will select 100
                                               young people from across Scotland
                                               (comprised of individual entries and
                                               groups of up to five) to enter the
                                               national competition
                                              Those who are not selected will be
                                               supported to run local versions of the
                                               We-CTV competition
 National Competition – National              A National Production Day will be
 Production Day                                held on the 11th November 2014
                                              Groups who have made it to the
                                               national stage of the competition will
                                               have the opportunity to meet with
                                               creative experts and those working to
                                               eradicate violence from society

National Competition – Creation of Final      Groups will work on their concept
Submission                                     and creative item following the
                                               advice they received at the National
                                               Production Day. They will know more
                                               about the topic of their chosen
                                               category of interpersonal violence
                                               and will be equipped with further
                                               skills which will help them with their
                                               creative item.
                                              The deadline will be Friday 16th
                                               January 2015
National Competition – Online Vote            The Final Submissions will be subject
                                               to an online vote.
                                              This will take place between the 26th
                                               January and 8th February 2015
Awards Ceremony                               This will take place on the 25th
                                               March 2015
                                              The winner in each creative category
                                               will be announced, along with the
                                               two runners up.

How to Submit an Expression of Interest
To submit your Expression of Interest in entering the competition, you should
complete the form contained in this pack and return this to the Scottish Youth
Parliament.
A competition pack including resources and materials required to get started will be
sent to you.

This will include a booking form to invite the Scottish Youth Parliament Youth
Engagement Team to come and run a session with your groups. You do not need to
enter the competition to host a session on interpersonal violence with the We-CTV
Champions or the Youth Engagement Team.

Contacts
Want to know more about We-CTV?

Contact Claire Conachy, Projects          Contact Jamie Dunlop, Youth
Officer, Scottish Youth Parliament, for   Engagement Coordinator, Scottish
more details on the competition and how   Youth Parliament, to book a session
to submit your Expression of Interest.    with the Scottish Youth Parliament
                                          Youth Engagement Team.

Claire Conachy                            Jamie Dunlop
Projects Officer                          Youth Engagement Coordinator
Scottish Youth Parliament                 Scottish Youth Parliament
Gordon Lamb House                         Gordon Lamb House
3 Jackson’s Entry                         3 Jackson’s Entry
Edinburgh                                 Edinburgh
EH8 8PJ                                   EH8 8PJ

Claire.c@syp.org.uk                       Jamie.d@syp.org.uk
0131 557 0452                             0131 557 0452

Expression of Interest Form
 Name of Organisation

 Address

                                        Lead Contact

 Name

 Job Title

 Email

 Phone Number

 Address (if different from above)

The organisation above would like to enter teams into the We-CTV competition.

 We would like to enter groups in the           We anticipate entering:
 following categories:

         Art                                           1-10 Groups

         Literary                                      1–20 Groups

         Multi Media                                   20–30 Groups

Please sign and return this form to Claire Conachy, Projects Officer, Scottish Youth
Parliament (Claire.c@syp.org.uk):
Scottish Youth Parliament
Gordon Lamb House
3 Jackson’s Entry
Edinburgh
EH8 8PJ

 Signed:
 Date:

EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST MUST BE RETURNED NO LATER THAN 31st AUGUST 2014.

Appendix A – Categories of Creative Item
The categories and permissible entries for each stage of the competition are as
follows:

                       Expressions of Interest - Creative Item
 Art (2-D) Images            Literary                     Multimedia
 Drawing and Painting        Creative Writing             Short film/animation
  Sketch in pencil on        A 500 word description  A storyboard
    white paper of outline      of the themes,               illustrating their ideas
    of the image                structure and ideas for      for a short film
  Any additional               a poem                     Any additional
    information as                                           information as
    prescribed by the                                        prescribed by the
    Submission Form to be                                    Submission Form
    no longer than 200
    words
 Photography                 Discursive Writing           Audio clip (15 – 45
  Sketch in pencil on        A 500 word plan of         seconds)
    white paper of the          their piece, including     A 500 word plan of
    image                       structure and creative       their piece, including
  Any additional               ideas                        structure and creative
    information as                                           ideas
    prescribed by the
    Submission Form to be
    no longer than 200
    words
 Textiles
  Sketch in pencil on
    white paper of the
    image
  Any additional
    information as
    prescribed by the
    Submission Form to be
    no longer than 200
    words

National Competition - Creative Item
Art (2-D) Images           Literary                    Multimedia
Drawing and Painting       Creative Writing            Short film/animation
 Posters (must be a        Poems                      An television advert
   drawing, not a photo)    Short story                A short film
 Drawing                                               A music video
 Painting
Photography                Discursive Writing          Audio clip (15 – 45
 Colour                    Essay (no more than       seconds)
 Black and white              1000 words)              Short podcast
 Digital                   Newspaper article          Radio feature/article
 Film                      Blog piece                 Song
Textiles                                                Rap
 Cross stitch
 Quilt
 Embroidery
 Applique

Designs could be on an
item of clothing, as well
as a stand-alone piece.

Appendix B - Curriculum for Excellence
Running the We-CTV competition is an excellent way to deliver Curriculum for
Excellence outcomes. The development of creative items can accompany and deliver
pre-existing goals and stages.
We-CTV Programme

   “I recognize that each individual has a unique blend of abilities and needs. I
    contribute to making me school community one which values individuals equally
    and is a welcoming place for all” HWB 3/4-10A
   “I make full use of and value the opportunity I am given to improve and manage
    my learning and, in tune, I can help to encourage learning and confidence in
    others.” HWB 3/4-11A
   “Representing my class, school and/or wider community encourages my self worth
    and confidence and allows me to contribute to and participate in society” HWB
    3/4-12A
   “I am developing confidence when engaging with others within and beyond my
    place of learning. I can communicate in a clear, expressive way and I am learning
    to select and organise resources independently” LIT 3-10A

Categories

   “I am aware of and able to express my feelings and am developing the ability to
    talk about them” HWB 3/4-01A
   “I am learning skills and strategies which will support me in challenging times,
    particularly in relation to change and loss” HWB 3/4-07A
   “I understand that people can feel alone and can be misunderstood and left out
    by others. I am learning how to give appropriate support” HWB 3/4-08A
   “As I explore the right to which I and others are entitled, I am able to exercise
    these rights appropriately and accept the responsibilities that go with them. I
    show respect for the rights of others” HWB 3/4-09A
   “I am learning to assess and manage risk, to protect myself and others, and to
    reduce the potential harm when possible” HWB 3/4-16A
   “I recognise that power can exist within relationships and can be used positively
    as well as negatively” HWB 3/4-45A
   “I know where to get support and help with situations involving abuse and I
    understand that there are laws which protect me from different kinds of abuse”
    HWB 3/4-49B

Creative Items - Multimedia

   “I can use and combine the visual elements and concepts to convey ideas,
    thoughts and feelings in expressive and design work.” EXA 3-03A
   “Through creating a range of reference material, I can demonstrate my skills of
    observing and recording and apply them to work in other areas of the curriculum”
    EXA 4-04A
   “Having chosen personal themes and developed my own ideas from a range of
    stimuli, I can express and communicate my ideas, thoughts and feelings through
    2D and 3D work” EXA 4-05A
   “I enhance my learning by applying my ICT skills in different learning contexts
    across the curriculum” TCH 3-04A
   “I can build a digital solution which includes some aspects of multimedia to
    communicate information to others” TCH 3-08B
   “Using appropriate software, I can work individually or collaboratively to design
    and implement a game, animation or other application” TCH 3-09A
   “I can integrate different media to create a digital solution which allows
    interaction and collaboration with others” TCH 4-08C
   “I can use my chosen vocal and/or instrumental skills to improvise and compose,
    showing developing style and sophistication” EXT 4-17A
Creative Items - Literary

   “I enjoy creating texts of my choice and I am developing my own style. I can
    regularly select subject, purpose, format and resources to suit the needs of my
    audience.” LIT 3/4-20A
   “I can consider the impact that layout and presentation will have on my reader,
    selecting and using a variety of features appropriate to purpose and audience” LIT
    3-24A
   “I can recreate a convincing impression of a personal experience for my reader,
    sharing my feelings and reactions to the changing circumstances with some
    attempt at reflection” ENG 3-30A
   “I can justify my choice and use of layout and presentation in terms of the
    intended impact of my reader” LIT 4-24A
   “By consider the type of text I am creating, I can independently select ideas and
    relevant information for different purposes, organise essential information or
    ideas and any supporting detail in a logical order. I can use suitable vocabulary to
    communicate effectively with my audience” LIT 4-26A
   “Having had opportunities to lead negotiation and decision making, I can work on
    my own and with others to devise, rehearse and refine dramas and scripts” EXT 4-
    14A

Creative Items - Arts

   “I have used the skills I have developed in the expressive arts to contribute to a
    public presentation/performance” EXA 3-01A
   “I can use and combine the visual elements and concepts to convey ideas,
    thoughts and feelings in expressive and design work” EXA 3-03A
   “By working through a design process in response to a design brief, I can develop
    and communicate imaginative and original design solutions” EXT 4-06A
    “Having chosen personal themes and developed my own ideas from a range of
    stimuli, I can express and communicate my ideas, thoughts and feelings through
    2D and 3D work” EXA 4-05A

Appendix C - Useful resources
We-CTV Partners
   Scottish Youth Parliament: www.syp.org.uk
   No Knives Better Lives: www.noknivesbetterlives.com
   Violence Reduction Unit: http://www.actiononviolence.co.uk
   Medics Against Violence: http://www.medicsagainstviolence.co.uk
   Scottish Government Safety Unit:
    http://www.scotland.gov.uk/Topics/archive/law-order/17141/csu